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Shropshire and Powys firefighters tackle barn fire in border village
FIREFIGHTERS from Oswestry have joined with colleagues from across the border in Powys to tackle a barn fire on Thursday. One crew from Oswestry was sent to Rhiwlas at around 1pm to assist crews from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (
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Police shut down Powys property linked with anti-social behaviour
Police have shut down a flat in Powys that has been linked to anti-social and criminal behaviour. A closure order has been slapped on the property in Cradoc Close in Brecon which is set to last for three months. The only people allowed to enter
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'Do not swim' signs put up around popular Powys bathing spot amid bacteria fears
A popular swimming spot in Powys has kept its bathing status - but signs have been installed around it warning against entering the water. Powys County Council has installed “do not swim” signs at the Warren on the River Wye, near Hay on Wye, after
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Wales' Covid response made harder by needless complexity - report
The Welsh government’s response to the Covid pandemic was “hampered by undue complexity,” a public inquiry has found. In its first report into preparedness for a pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has branded the system in Wales “labyrinthine” with
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Mid Wales man dies after 'incident' involving quad bike
Police have confirmed a mid-Wales man has died after an incident involving a quad bike. Dyfed-Powys Police have said that a man died after an incident yesterday (July 17) in a field in Llanilar, near Aberystwyth. According to the police,
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Criticism grows over plans to centre services on just four Powys towns
Criticism is growing over plans by the council that could potentially reduce services outside of four Powys towns. James Evans MS has joined the criticism of Powys County Council’s “Sustainable Powys" scheme which would see services centred on
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Welsh farmers warned they could face fines this harvest season - see why
Welsh farmers are being warned they could face costly fines, claims or prosecutions if temporary workers employed during harvest season are inadequately trained and uninsured. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations with 27 deaths reported
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Fury as update to long-awaited review of Powys car park charges delayed
OPPOSITION councillors are “extremely unhappy” that a long awaited update on the Powys County Council car park review has been cancelled. A report on the controversial review was supposed to be before councillors at a meeting of the council’s Economy
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Monk answers new calling as Powys cricketer takes on Australian club role
A Powys cricketer will be plying his trade in Australia this winter. Joe Monk has been unveiled as assistant coach at Woodend Cricket Club and the ex-Welshpool, Newtown and Oswestry player's arrival has been lauded by his hosts. A club spokesman
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Community ready to cheer on local swimmer at Olympic Games
When thousands of spectators are laser-focused on your every move as prepare to dive into the pool at the Olympics, the mounting pressure must surely be overwhelming. However, the talented swimmers on Team GB’s aquatics team all have their own
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Powys cyclists storm to Welsh Mountain Bike Championship glory in Aberdare
HAFREN Cycling Club is home to a Welsh champion. Eleven year old Teleri Ann Rowlands of Oakley Park is the new under 12s Welsh champion after coming out on top at the Welsh MTB XCO Championships 2024 at Aberdare. Teleri belongs to a family
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Katie Price to make appearance in Powys as part of Royal Welsh Show event
TV personality and former glamour model Katie Price will be the star attraction at Builth Wells’ White Horse during this year’s Royal Welsh Show. Price, who has this week revealed the results of her seventeenth boob job, heads a line-up that includes
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Police appeal after Newtown town centre assault involving two men in broad daylight
Police are appealing for the public's help following an assault in broad daylight involving two men outside a Newtown town centre supermarket The alleged assault involving men in their late 30s happened outside Iceland in High Street at around
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Drone photos show 'shocking' state of disrepair on Welshpool Town Hall roof
Welshpool town council were “shocked” at the state of disrepair to the town hall’s roof and clocktower after taking a closer look at the building. After a piece of sandstone debris was found on the edge of Welshpool’s Town Hall roof, the town council
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Passenger fined hundreds for deliberately riding train with no ticket
A fare dodging train passenger has been fined hundreds after deliberately riding on a train without a ticket. James Townsend, who lives in Bishop's Castle, was proved guilty in his absence of one count of travelling on a railway without paying
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Boyzone star among the crews to complete successful Powys-staged rally
Chris Ingram gave the new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 its first victory in the UK when he won the 2024 Nicky Grist Stages in the Castrol MEM Rally Team car, at last weekend’s Nicky Grist Stages in Builth Wells. Co-driven by Alex Kihurani, the 2019 FIA
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Dyke takes the helm at Four Crosses as quintet of signings land at Foxen Manor
GRAHAM Dyke is the new manager of Four Crosses Football Club. The former Trefonen player will step up to fill the role vacated by John Reid who will remain at Foxen Manor as assistant manager. A club spokesman said: “Dykey is well respected
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New Saints set up huge Champions League clash with Hungarian giants Ferencvaros
Decic 1 TNS 1 TNS picked up a 1-1 draw on the road in Montenegro to reach the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2019 on Tuesday night. The draw, combined with last week’s 3-0 victory at Park Hall,
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Got a Tesco Clubcard? How you could earn an extra £50 worth of bonus points
If you shop at Tesco regularly, you will know by now just how much money you can save with a Clubcard. From slashing the price of bottles of orange juice to punnets of fruit, the supermarket is constantly lowering the cost of popular groceries
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Powys cyclist overcomes lack of sleep and an angry dog to win Pan Celtic race
A CYCLIST from the Shropshire-Powys border is celebrating after winning the gruelling Pan Celtic race. Full-time coach and cyclist David Scott from Llansilin took on his third Pan Celtic race having ended second and fifth in the past. The race
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Pioneering Newtown company unveils latest expansion
One of Wales’ leading innovation businesses has opened a new 30,000-square-foot manufacturing and office building in Newtown as part of its global expansion. Mochdre Industrial Estate-based manufacturer, CellPath, specialises in the manufacture
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Everything you need to know about Salop Leisure
If you've ever dreamt of exploring the open road with all the comforts of home, now is your chance to make that dream a reality. Salop Leisure, the renowned dealership known for its exceptional range of touring caravans, motorhomes, and holiday
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Powys man spared jail over child sex abuse pictures
A MAN from Llandrindod Wells caught with images of child sex abuse at his home by police was spared jail by a crown court judge on Wednesday. Anthony Millard, 21, who is now of Dol y Dderwen, Ystradgynlais, was sentenced to six months – suspended
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Lake Vyrnwy restoration project wins top ecology award
A pioneering project led by Hafren Dyfrdwy and RSPB Cymru to restore peatlands at Lake Vyrnwy has won a prestigious national award. The scheme has been ongoing since 2018 and focuses on rejuvenating Lake Vyrnwy's blanket bog into fully functional
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Aquathlon to raise funds for Cancer Research UK set to take place in August
There's still time to join the Builth Wells Charity Aquathlon for £10 - and support Cancer Research UK in doing so. Scheduled for Sunday, August 11, the event can only accept 99 participants, so individuals keen on participating are encouraged
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Voluntary groups seeking extra hands for Montgomery Canal projects
Two voluntary organisations that are working on the Montgomery Canal between Welshpool and Oswestry are asking people to join them. The Thursday Restoration and Maintenance Project Supporters (TRAMPS) group and volunteers at Llanymynech Canal Wharf
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New "Let's Go Powys" website to promote more physical activity
In a bid to get residents more active, a new project "Let’s Go Powys", promoting countywide sport and activity opportunities has been launched. In response to a survey revealing the difficulty locals have in finding diverse physical activities,
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Plans to convert Grade II listed building could be 36-bed hostel approved
An application to convert a Grade II listed Machynlleth building into a 36-bed hostel has been submitted to Powys County Council. One of the oldest buildings in Machynlleth, the former stables and coach house of Y Plas is set to become a hostel
